Type: outdoor, pistol, rifle, shotgun, archery, trap-skeet, sporting-clays, long-range, training
The JL Bar Ranch, Resort and Spa is one of the most extraordinary luxury shooting and hunting destinations in the United States - a 13,000-acre all-inclusive Texas Hill Country estate near Sonora named one of the Top 8 Leading Resorts in Texas by the World Travel Awards. The Long Range complex is a marksman's dream: a custom three-story shooting platform with earthen field-condition shooting bays supporting distances up to 1,500 yards in any weather. The Sporting Complex adds skeet, 5-stand, sporting clays, pistol and rifle ranges, and archery - with night shooting under the lights for skeet and trap. Trophy whitetail and exotic hunting, world-class cuisine with a 900+ bottle wine cellar, a full-service spa, a private airport with a 5,300-foot runway capable of landing a Gulfstream G550, and 32 luxury accommodations across the Main Lodge and Lonesome Creek Lodge round out an experience with no equal in Texas. Corporate retreats, incentive travel, weddings, culinary weekends, and strategic planning events are the specialty of the house.
The JL Bar is a 13,000-acre all-inclusive luxury ranch resort on the western edge of the Texas Hill Country near Sonora, Texas. Named one of the Top 8 Leading Resorts in Texas by the World Travel Awards, it offers world-class shooting, hunting, dining, spa services, and accommodations in one of the most intimate and extraordinary properties in the Southern United States.
The JL Bar Sporting Complex offers skeet, 5-stand, sporting clays, a pistol and rifle range, and archery - all nestled among trees for a one-of-a-kind outdoor experience. Skeet and trap can be shot day or night under the lights. The Long Range complex features a custom three-story shooting platform with earthen field-condition bays supporting distances up to 1,500 yards in all weather. Expert instruction and non-instructional spotting are both available. Firearms can be rented on site with ammunition purchased separately.
The JL Bar Long Range complex supports distances up to 1,500 yards from a custom three-story platform. The concrete bays were recessed into earthen field-condition positions to simulate real-world field environments. Expert instructors are available for those seeking guidance, and non-instructional spotting is available for experienced marksmen.
The JL Bar offers 32 luxury accommodations including private cabins sleeping 2 to 5 guests and suites in the Main Lodge and Lonesome Creek Lodge. Each cabin features custom West Texas wood furniture, rustic elegance, and a peaceful private escape. All accommodations are centered around the Main Lodge with fine dining, a 900+ bottle wine cellar, lounge, meeting areas, and an infinity pool terrace.
The JL Bar culinary team offers fine seasonal dining at the Main Lodge, private Wine Cellar Dining for two, and the weekly Saturday Cowboy Cookout on the Lonesome Creek Lodge backyard with live music. All meals and premium beverages are included in the all-inclusive package option. A children's menu is always available.
Yes. The JL Bar has its own private FBO airport with a 5,300-foot by 80-foot asphalt runway capable of handling aircraft from single-engine Cessnas to a Gulfstream G550. The airport is less than half a mile from the Main Lodge. Flying time from Dallas, Austin, Houston, or El Paso is under 50 minutes. Hangar space, crew lounges, EPIC jet fuel, conference room, and Wi-Fi are available.
Yes. The JL Bar is designed specifically for corporate retreats, strategic planning sessions, incentive travel, product launches, and executive events. Shooting activities, hunting, fine dining, spa services, and a full recording studio are all available for group programs. Contact the resort at 855-414-3337 or by email through jlbar.com for group rates and availability.
Yes. The JL Bar hosts weddings, elopements, anniversaries, and other special celebrations on the 13,000-acre estate. The combination of Texas Hill Country scenery, luxury accommodations, fine dining, and full event services makes it one of the most memorable wedding destinations in Texas.
The JL Bar is located at 3500 Private Road 2254, Sonora TX 76950. Take I-10 to Exit 412 (Sutton County Rd 305 / Ranch Rd 3307). Note: Google Maps navigation has a known error that directs travelers to exit too early - follow the JL Bar's directions at jlbar.com/locate-thejlbar for accurate routing. Guests arriving by private aircraft should use jlbar.com for FBO coordination.